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Jin dynasty (1115–1234)

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Long ago, a group called the Jurchen built a big empire. They named it Jin, which means gold. They lived in a land with many mountains. They made beautiful things like gold plates.

Jin gold plates.JPG
Jin gold plates.JPG
It was a very busy time. Do you like gold?

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Collapse of the Liao dynasty 1117-1124.png
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Zheng Long Yuan Bao (正隆元寶) - 1158-1161...
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Da Ding Tong Bao (大定通寶) - 1178 Da far...
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Da Ding Tong Bao (大定通寶) - 1188 Tong head...
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1125-1126 war.png
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1126-1130 war.png
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Jurchen Jin Circuits.png
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Bronze printing plate for Xingding paper...
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Chenglingpagodazhengding.jpg
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Jin Wood Structure Model (10108025985).jpg
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Jin Tomb with Stage Scene (10108797594).jpg

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